Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
About
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park is a 169-acre state park in Ohio, about 3.6 miles from the town of Parkman. The land is managed by the state natural resources department, and the park sits within a compact footprint that makes it easy to fold into a day trip in this part of the state. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Hiram weather station put September highs around 73°F with lows near 52°F, while July highs reach about 81°F. Nearby, Headwaters Trail and the Grand River, a canoeing route, both lie about 7.5 miles away. The Buckeye Trail (Burton) is roughly 8.3 miles off, and paddlers can also reach the Mahoning River at about 8.5 miles.
Park size
169 acres
Location
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Ohio
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–81°F and lows of 41–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hiram, OH weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high16° low
- Feb35° high17° low
- Mar44° high24° low
- Apr58° high36° low
- May69° high47° low
- Jun77° high56° low
- Jul81° high60° low
- Aug79° high58° low
- Sep73° high52° low
- Oct61° high41° low
- Nov48° high31° low
- Dec37° high23° low
Where it is
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Parkman, Ohio · 3.6 mi
- Managed by
- State Department of Natural Resources
Nearby
- Headwaters TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Grand RiverCanoeing7.5 mi
- Buckeye Trail (Burton)Hiking8.3 mi
- Mahoning RiverCanoeing8.5 mi
- West Branch Mahoning RiverCanoeing9.3 mi
- Maple Highlands Trail (South)Hiking9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
